[tps_header]Hamlet (1948)[/tps_header]
No list about Shakespeare films is complete without a work of Olivier. Even though it is one of Shakespeare’s most frequently adapted plays, I always find myself going back to this version. Given the sheer length of the play, Olivier took some liberties with the play. Some important characters are cut out and it definitely favors atmosphere over the other adaptations. Nevertheless, it captures the nuances of what makes the play as celebrated as it is.
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